Definitions
- Referring to a movable bridge used to board or disembark from a ship. - Talking about a narrow walkway between two boats or between a boat and a dock. - Describing a wooden or metal plank used as a ramp to load or unload cargo from a ship.
- Referring to a passageway on a ship or airplane used for boarding or disembarking. - Talking about a temporary passage made by people moving aside to let someone through. - Describing a narrow opening or entrance to a room or building.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a passage or walkway.
- 2Both are used for boarding or disembarking from a ship.
- 3Both can be made of wood or metal.
- 4Both can be used to load or unload cargo.
What is the difference?
- 1Location: Gangplank is typically used to describe a walkway between a ship and a dock, while gangway can refer to a passage on a ship or airplane.
- 2Function: Gangplank is primarily used for boarding or disembarking from a ship, while gangway can also be used to describe a temporary passage made by people moving aside.
- 3Shape: Gangplank is usually a flat board or plank, while gangway can be a narrow opening or entrance.
- 4Usage: Gangplank is more commonly used in nautical contexts, while gangway is more versatile and can be used in various situations.
Remember this!
Gangplank and gangway are synonyms that both refer to a passage or walkway used for boarding or disembarking from a ship. However, gangplank is typically used to describe a narrow bridge between a ship and a dock, while gangway can refer to a passage on a ship or airplane, or a temporary passage made by people moving aside. Additionally, gangplank is more commonly used in nautical contexts, while gangway is more versatile and can be used in various situations.
